Finding Wisdom in Noel by Janie Winsell

As a member of the North Alabama Writer’s group, I’m thrilled to be able to share a new Romantic Christmas Novella collection, “The Heart of Christmas”, written by some of our members. Today, we’ll talk to Janie Winsell about her book in the collection, Finding Wisdom in Noel.

Hi, Janie! So glad you could join us. First question:

Do you have any interesting writing rituals?

Janie: I write best at night. Depending on what type of book I’m writing, I will tune up my iPhone to instrumental music that puts me in that mood. For instance, writing my Christmas novella, I was listening to Christmas music in July. Music helps me visualize scenes and tap into my character’s emotions.

What is Finding Wisdom in Noel about?

Janie: Billie Sonders does not like Christmas, but in order to escape her ex-fiance’s wedding, she accepts a Christmas blogging assignment in Noel, Montana “The Christmas Playground.” While there, she meets Aiden, a struggling uncle in need of some guidance with his mischievous nephew. Together, Billie and Aiden discover love, healing, and wisdom.

What is your favorite part of the book?

Janie: I had a blast writing the line-dancing fight scene. Don’t worry, no one really gets hurt, just a few smashed toes, but visualizing two grown men having a dance fight in front of an entire town had me laughing out loud. A few of my critique partners and beta readers also expressed their enjoyment of reading that scene.

Is there a message in your book you hope readers will grasp?

Janie: I always write with a message on my heart. Sometimes the message changes as I write the story. That’s what happened with Finding Wisdom in Noel. I began writing the story with a message of love at Christmas time, but as I dug deeper into my characters, I found that the real message was God provides healing for those that have been hurt. He did not cause the hurt, even though we like to blame Him for it, but He always provided His healing touch to soothe our hurt and heal our scars.

Janie Winsell is a Christian author who lives in Alabama. She writes Contemporary Women’s fiction, Romance, and Romantic Suspense. She received her Master’s Degree in Creative Writing at Full Sail University. She is a member of ACFW and active in the critique main loop. She writes about real Christians who, like the world, are not perfect, but through God’s love and discipline, they learn the lessons needed to grow in their relationship with their Heavenly Father as well as with each other.

Travel photographer Billie accepts an assignment in Noel, Montana, to escape her ex-fiance’s wedding. Aiden takes custody of his nephew Kris and embarks on a journey of parenthood. When a luggage mishap brings Billie and Aiden together, they must find healing and wisdom in order for their love to flourish.

Finding Wisdom in Noel can be found in the Christmas box set “The Heart of Christmas.” Here’s a little more about the set . . .

The Heart of Christmas: A Romantic Christmas Novella Collection

Announcing five new stories filled with faith, hope, forgiveness, and of course happily-ever-afters. Each story focuses on an element of the Nativity, from the angels to the wise men. Be swept up in the love of the season and the promise of forever that the Christ child, the true Heart of Christmas, brings.

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